After receiving recruitment inquiries from other school districts and education organizations, Jake Langlais states his commitment to staying in Lewiston.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay board will use $750,000 in undesignated funds to reduce tax rate
The town estimates the tax rate will be reduced from the current rate of $22 per $1,000 valuation to $12.40.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Systems remain down at Lewiston’s hospitals. Have you been impacted?
The Sun Journal wants to hear from patients whose care has been disrupted amid a ‘cyber incident’ at the city’s two biggest health care systems.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation / World, Politics
Sen. Collins grills NIH director on research cuts
The Trump administration is proposing a 40% cut in the NIH for 2026, and Sen. Susan Collins said federal cutbacks are disrupting research into Alzheimer’s and other diseases.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Norway fire receives $3,000 grant for traffic safety equipment
The money from the non-matching grant will pay for traffic safety equipment, such as signage, LED lighting, cones and safety vests.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, River Valley
Dixfield store burglary suspects arrested after stolen coins used for a purchase
Two men and a woman were charged Monday with burglary after rolled coins and cash were stolen from Ellis Variety in Dixfield.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
250 customers in North Jay under boil water order after break in line
North Jay Water District customers should boil water for at least one minute before consuming.
Posted inNation / World
Trump sends Marines, more National Guard members to Los Angeles
The president authorized the deployment of an additional 2,000 Guard members and 700 Marines to help respond to protests over immigration raids.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Turnout light in most places as Mainers vote on school budgets, local offices
Hotly debated budget proposals were expected to drive more people to the polls in some communities, including Cape Elizabeth, Gorham and Scarborough.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Democrats drop opposition to ‘red flag’ hearing
A public hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday on a citizen initiative that would make it easier to temporarily remove access to firearms from people who are in a crisis.